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Artist:	BROUGHTON BAND, EDGAR
Title:	The Best Of The Edgar Broughton Band: Out Demons Out
Label:	EMI (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	EMI 31067CD

2001 reissue, originally released in 1986. "Though they're not as well remembered as some of their contemporaries, British cult faves the Edgar Broughton Band played a key role in the late-1960s/early-'70s U.K. rock underground. As this compilation makes clear, they combined the unhinged freakiness of Arthur Brown with early-Pink Floyd space-cadet tendencies and raw, Stooges-like proto-punk for an arresting, idiosyncratic sound. Much of the angular, blues-inflected material here would sound at home on an early Captain Beefheart album, but there are also numerous low-key folk-rock moments providing crucial contrast. The roots of everything from the Birthday Party to the Swell Maps can be found here."

Artist:	BROUGHTON BAND, EDGAR
Title:	Wasa Wasa
Label:	EMI (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	EMI 64111CD

EMI remaster of this 1969 classic, their debut album, originally issued on Harvest (one of the debut releases on this UK underground label). This version features 5 bonus tracks, all previously unreleased, including a 10 minute track called "Untitled Freak Out". The Edgar Broughton Band, although largely forgotten in the contemporary context, were a primal Beefheart-inspired UK festival band, who mixed up pure grunt with crunch-ass rhythm and conspiratorial theory to mostly highly liberating effect.

Artist:	BROUGHTON BAND, EDGAR
Title:	Sing Brother Sing
Label:	EMI (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	EMI 64124CD

EMI remaster of this 1970 classic. The group's second album, originally issued by Harvest. The concepts of alcohol consumption, Beefheart emulation, and a dedication to 'the conspiracy' were certainly well-discussed themes in the Broughton Brothers household. If you'd like to pound it out in unison, this will cover your needs quite well. This version features 8 bonus tracks (4 previously unreleased tracks, the rest are 7" versions & alternate takes). "Along with cohorts Hawkwind and the Pink Fairies, the Broughton's were the first of the proto-punks, ploughing their furrow nearly a decade before Messers Lydon and company burst froth onto the 70s music scene. The five albums The Edgar Broughton Band recorded for EMI's 'progressive' label, Harvest, between 1969 and 1973 were full-on sonic attacks that took no prisoners. They also contained some truly thoughtful and beautiful music of great originality." -- from Mark Powell's liner notes.

Artist:	BROUGHTON BAND, EDGAR
Title:	Edgar Broughton Band
Label:	EMI (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	EMI 64134CD

EMI remaster of this UK underground cult-rock group's third album, originally issued by Harvest in 1971. Following Wasa Wasa and Sing Brother Sing, this self-titled album is generally referred to by its cringe-specific meat hook-rack cover. Prominent in sludge-riff blues extrapolations and heavy boogie-step slashing flavor, this represents one of the groups's most memorable moments. This CD reissue adds 3 bonus tracks, 2 from 1970 Harvest 7"'s, one previously unreleased.

Artist:	BROUGHTON BAND, EDGAR
Title:	In Side Out
Label:	EMI (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	EMI 66174CD

Available again; 2004 digital remaster, originally released by Harvest in 1972. Three bonus tracks (2 b-sides, one prev. unreleased). This was the 4th EBB album. Previous reissue on Repertoire is deleted. "If one casts a furtive glance back at the British rock music scene of the late 1960's, the perceived image of this era is one of peace, love and gentle vibes. A deeper look would reveal that underneath all this veneer, a band existed that were rebellious, anarchic and serious about the social and political injustices of the day. The Edgar Broughton Band was all of these things and more. In 1972, the band released Inside Out, inspired by the extremely original album sleeve design by Hignosis. The front cover of the album was a striking photograph of an ex-Wormwood Scrubs inmate stood by the imposing walls of the prison. A live recording from the extensive Inside Out tour mixed from the original 16-track master tape in 2004 appears as a bonus track on this expanded CD release."

Artist:	BROUGHTON BAND, EDGAR
Title:	Oora
Label:	EMI (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	EMI 66176CD

Originally released in May 1973 on Harvest Records. 1 Bonus Track. This was the 5th EBB album. "Released in an elaborate sleeve designed by artist Barney Bubbles (noted for his work with fellow musical anarchists Hawkwind), the album was perhaps the most sophisticated of all the Edgar Broughton Band's releases for Harvest, notably on the track 'Face From a Window/Pretty/Hi-Jack Boogie/Slow Down'." On this record, guests include: David Bedford (piano), Madeline Bell (backing vocals).

Artist:	BROUGHTON BAND, EDGAR
Title:	Keep Them Freaks A Rollin'
Label:	EMI (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	EMI 66178CD

Previously unreleased live album, recorded at the Abbey Road studio on 12/9/69, in front of 150 fans and "assorted hippies". Great quality sound and a pretty crazed performance, from master tapes that sat in box untouched for almost 35 years. The Broughton's were a legendary "Festival" band, with a heavy reputation for their live performances, which have never been accurately documented until now. Not just another toss-off live album, this captures a peak era as well as could be imagined.. Tracks include: "Smokestack Lightning", Beefheart's "Dropout Boogie", "Out Demon's Out"', etc.

Artist:	BROUGHTON BAND, EDGAR
Title:	Demons At The Beeb
Label:	HUX (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$18.00
Catalog #:	HUX 020CD

"In 1969 the Edgar Broughton Band played at the famous free concert in Hyde Park featuring Blind Faith, where Edgar's growling voice drew comparisons with Captain Beefheart. The following year they released the legendary single 'Out Demons Out,' a live version of which is included here. This album is comprised solely of previously unreleased recordings, most of which have been unearthed from the archives of BBC Radio 1. One track was recorded at the band's own studios in 1976. The 8-page booklet features comprehensive liner notes, several rare band photographs and full recording details."

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